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The problem with the media is that you only read the stories that sell. Like the one about a simple homely girl who was enjoying a probiotic feast in the sunshine and was forced to run away when disturbed by an arachnid.
Ms Muffet not just garnered publicity and sympathy but also
six-figure deals spruiking whey protein supplements and becoming the face of an
insect repellent firm.
What they didn’t report was the case against Mother Goose
for causing ‘deep emotional distress’ to the said arachnid. The word is that the spider is spinning a
very cosy web these days.
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Written for Friday Fictioneers Word Count : 100.
I see this is second week in a row with a spider web theme. To navigate web and read the other writers this week click here
I see this is second week in a row with a spider web theme. To navigate web and read the other writers this week click here
Great fun
ReplyDeleteThanks Neil.
DeleteClever take.
ReplyDeleteThanks Sandra I am a very stable genius ;-)
DeleteMight as well cash in on her misfortune, everyone seems to these days. Nice updating of the old tale :-)
ReplyDeleteThanks Iain. The three blind mice are filing a harassment suit against the farmer's wife even as we speak.
DeleteHa ha - nice, original little story - well done.
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Thanks Susan I am glad you liked it.
DeleteThat's such a great take on the prompt. I love 'probiotic feast'. I liked the fresh twist with Mother Goose sharing the blame for Ms Muffet's plight.
ReplyDeleteTime we updated these rhymes I say ;-) Thanks for your comments Moon, I am glad you liked it.
DeleteDelightfully different!
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It's what the fake media does not tell you ;-) Thanks for reading Keith.
DeleteDear Subroto,
ReplyDeleteYou certainly pegged the biased news media. ;) Clever take on the prompt.
Shalom,
Rochelle
Thanks Rochelle, just waiting for the chance to reveal the Humpty Dumpty story, it's no yolk that one.
DeleteHa ha ha ha. So much fun. A great take on the poem.
ReplyDeleteThanks Anurag I am glad you liked it.
DeleteVery clever. Learned a new word 'spruiking'.
ReplyDeleteGlad to be of service YS :-)
DeleteLove it ... never violate the rights of a spider...
ReplyDeleteNever a legally savvy spider, they can spin a web around you ;-) Thanks for your comments Björn.
DeleteVery clever, Subroto.... However, I must point out that last week was NOT a spider web theme... just so many people took it there!
ReplyDeleteThanks Dale, everyone likes to spin a tale, some more than the others :-)
DeleteOriginal and funny. Loved it.
ReplyDeleteThanks Linda, I am glad you liked it.
DeleteIt was funny when told like this, Subroto. So even Mother Goose was pulled into court. Good writing. :D --- Suzanne
ReplyDeleteMother Goose has a whole class action pending against her. Thanks for your comments Suzanne, I am glad you liked it.
DeleteSuch a wonderful update on these nursery rhymes. LOL.
ReplyDeleteThanks Sarah I am glad you liked it. These rhymes do need an update. Who pushed Humpty Dumpty, is still an unanswered question.
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